Pavilion Management and Exhibition Production: British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
The British Council is tendering for a supplier to provide overall management, maintenance and exhibition production of the British Pavilion. The duration of the contract is two years with the option to extend for a further two years. The contract will begin with an induction period from November 2026 to January 2027, to provide effective briefing on the role and the building and to ensure the handover of responsibilities from the existing supplier. The British Council has been responsible for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale since 1937 and is renowned for commissioning the highest calibre UK artists and architects to present exhibitions and installations at the Pavilion.
Acting as the main point of contact in Venice for the British Council, the Service Provider will be responsible for planning, overseeing and managing all works at the pavilion including property management and operations, exhibition production and installation, building maintenance and stewarding management and Fellowship support during the Venice Biennale. The Service Provider will ensure that relationships in Venice are managed effectively, contracts with Service Providers are in place and payments are processed efficiently.
The service will cover general building management and maintenance, stewarding management and invigilation, as well as exhibition production and installation for the International Art and Architecture exhibitions held each year at the British Pavilion for la Biennale di Venezia. The British Council requires a Service Provider with expertise in exhibition production, exhibition design, fabrication and installation, with the ability to respond to a brief with creativity, and work with the British Council and appointed Artist / Curator to deliver high-quality solutions and value for money the available resources. The Service Provider will ensure that we are meeting all EU regulations with regards to building management and health and safety and will build excellent working relationships with the Biennale di Venezia, as well as the British Council extended Venice project team to deliver outstanding exhibitions at the British Pavilion for la Biennale di Venezia.
Facilities Management Services for British Council Thailand
The British Council intends to engage a qualified facilities management service provider to submit bids for the provision of Facilities Management Services under a multi-Lot structure. The selected provider will deliver comprehensive services such as security, housekeeping, general office maintenance, air conditioner preventive maintenance, and pest control service. These services will promote efficient facility operations, and the overall health, safety, and comfort of all occupants.
Recruitment, Verification and Payroll Management of Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) outsourcing services in Bangladesh
British Council in Bangladesh requires Non-Permanent Workers (NPW) to support its different business activities including Programmes and Projects, Business Support Services, Teaching Centres and Exams. The NPWs will be engaged in different supportive activities. We intend to select the right service provider to recruit, verify and manage NPWs including payrolls under a single supplier contract and will ensure all compliance are followed as per British Council guidelines. Annually required number of seasonal NPWs under various categories will be in a range from 1200 to 1500 with majority in various exams venue support services roles.
Outsourcing of Recruitment, Verification and Payment services of non-permanent Venue Staffs and Teaching Staffs in Sri Lanka
English and Examination teams of British Council Sri Lanka intend to outsource the Recruitment, Verification and Payment services of non-permanent Venue Staffs and Teaching Staffs including statutory EPF/ETF payments for tentatively 40-70 hourly paid teachers who teach throughout the year and 450 - 500 examination venue staffs including examiners whose services are required during exam sessions.
